JEFFREY PAN
Long Island City
Summary
Experienced embryology lab director with 27 years in accredited IVF laboratory management. Expertise in quality assurance and embryology techniques, including extensive ICSI and PGT procedures. Achieved zero deficiencies during CAP inspections, including a flawless 2024 review. Committed to upholding the highest laboratory standards as a CAP inspector.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Manager
NYC IVF
New York
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed day-to-day operations of IVF laboratory, ensuring excellence in embryology and andrology.
- Oversaw quality assurance and control programs ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, FDA, and OSHA standards.
- Led laboratory inspections and audits, maintaining readiness and supporting successful regulatory outcomes.
- Developed and validated laboratory SOPs and policies, aligning practices with industry best standards.
- Oversaw selection, validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, and leadership to support clinical decision-making initiatives.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify process improvements and support enhanced clinical outcomes.
Lab Manager
Valley Hospital Fertility Center
Paramus
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Planned, developed, and validated new laboratory testing procedures and quality measures to maintain compliance with state, federal, and national regulations while exceeding industry standards.
- Managed day-to-day operations of laboratory performance, ensuring exceptional clinical testing and procedures in andrology, hormone analysis, and assisted reproductive procedures.
- Recruited and led laboratory personnel, ensuring that all employees are adequately qualified and trained to perform their duties.
- Managed laboratory equipment operations to ensure functionality and compliance.
- Day to day monitoring, quality assurance (QA), and quality control (QC) measures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care and meet practice objectives.
- Supported and actively participated in activities keeping with the development in the field and towards continuous improvement at the individual and organizational level.
Lab Manager
US Fertility/Shady Grove Fertility
New York
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed SGF laboratory policies to maintain laboratory accreditation in good standing under OSHA and CLIA'88, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and guidelines.
- Ensure that the laboratory is in continuous readiness for inspection and review by the appropriate regulatory agencies and the Corporate Standards Review.
- Maintained laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs to satisfy company requirements and meet industry standards established by qualified outside agencies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in all technical areas of the laboratory services and procedures.
- Identified and anticipated safety and health concerns by surveying environmental and operational conditions.
- Conducted training sessions for embryologists to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Assistant Director of Labs
Spring Fertility
New York
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Manage day to day operations of the laboratory performance for exceptional clinical testing and procedures in andrology, hormone analysis and assisted reproductive procedures.
- Planned, developed, and validated new laboratory testing procedures and quality measures to ensure compliance with state, federal, and national regulations while achieving high standards in our field.
- Oversaw development, maintenance, and improvement of team and SOPs, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Day to day monitoring, quality assurance (QA), and quality control (QC) measures.
- Recruit and lead laboratory personnel, ensuring that all employees are adequately qualified and trained to perform their duties.
- Managed and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide input and feedback during clinical cycle review meetings and Provider meetings.
- Supported and participated in activities focused on professional development and continuous improvement at individual and organizational levels.
Assistant Laboratory Director
Northwell Health Fertility
Manhasset
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed laboratory certification and directed personnel in compliance with laws and guidelines to ensure quality service delivery.
- Responsible for laboratory Quality Assurance; Maintaining laboratory operations in conformity with OSHA, NYS, and CLIA'88 regulations.
- Maintained laboratory daily operations by enforcing SOPs, conducting quality control, and performing equipment maintenance.
- Maintained laboratory operation manual, revising and documenting changes to uphold regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
- Recruited and trained laboratory staff in all aspects of operations to build a competent and effective team.
- Perform all laboratory procedures at bench.
Assistant Laboratory Director
Global Fertility and Genetics
New York
04.2018 - 08.2019
Laboratory Supervisor
Northwell Health Fertility
Manhasset
06.2011 - 04.2018
Embryologist/Senior Embryologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Boston
02.1998 - 06.2005
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Second Military Medical University
Shanghai, ChinaMaster of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MASkills
- Effective communication
- Laboratory management
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment management
Affiliations
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), 05/2001, Present
- American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), 10/2004, Present
- New York Metropolitan Embryologist Society, 08/2005, Present
- Global Chinese Association for Reproductive Medicine (GCARM)
Certification
- Embryology Laboratory Director (ELD), ABB, 10/2016, Present
- Technical Supervisor (TS) in the disciplinary of Embryology, ABB, 10/2004, Present
References
- Dr. Catherine Racowsky, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Dr. Leslie Ramirez, Northwell Health Fertility
- Dr. Greg Christensen, NYC IVF
Timeline
Lab Manager
NYC IVF
03.2025 - 01.2026
Lab Manager
Valley Hospital Fertility Center
03.2024 - 01.2025
Lab Manager
US Fertility/Shady Grove Fertility
02.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Director of Labs
Spring Fertility
07.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Laboratory Director
Northwell Health Fertility
08.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Laboratory Director
Global Fertility and Genetics
04.2018 - 08.2019
Laboratory Supervisor
Northwell Health Fertility
06.2011 - 04.2018
Embryologist/Senior Embryologist
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
02.1998 - 06.2005
Doctor of Medicine -
Second Military Medical University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Massachusetts Amherst